PETER BOGDANOVICH PETITIONS FOR BANKRUPTCY HELP

Published: December 20, 1985

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 19—
Peter Bogdanovich, who directed such films as ''Paper Moon,'' ''The Last Picture Show'' and ''Mask,'' has filed for protection under Chapter 7 of Federal bankruptcy laws, William Peiffer, his business manager, said.

The petition, filed Nov. 15, states that Mr. Bogdanovich amassed more than $6 million in debt against assets of about $1.5 million.

Much of that debt came from the unsuccessful movie ''They All Laughed,'' which was released as a tribute to Dorothy Stratten, the late actress.

In a statement, Mr. Bogdanovich said he had planned to marry Miss Stratton, who was killed by her estranged husband, Paul Snider, shortly after the film was completed.

The bankruptcy petition lists more than 130 creditors and states that Mr. Bogdanovich has monthly expenses of $200,000 and a monthly income of $75,000. Many of his loans are secured by his home in Bel Air.